247 Kent Street, Teneriffe
Set into the Teneriffe hillside, a one-of-a-kind architect-designed home offers sensational views, a premium location, and a funky industrial vibe.
Known as ‘The Pavilion’, the home was designed by award winning architect Dan Sparks and was completed in 2010.
Spanning four interconnected levels, it features five bedrooms, multiple living spaces, a wine cellar, guest house, and 13m infinity edge lap pool.
247 Kent Street, Teneriffe
Michael Zhang bought the striking Kent St residence as his family home in 2022 after falling in love with its unique design.
“Most Teneriffe and New Farm properties are pre-war or older,” Mr Zhang said.
“This is irreplaceable as it’s quite rare to have a vacant block in this area to build whatever design you want.”
247 Kent Street, Teneriffe
Key to the home’s architecture is its embrace of all available views and its abundance of natural light.
“The architect calculated how the sun moves throughout the year and has managed to capture maximum sunlight in winter but in summer has blocked the western sun to keep the house cool,” Mr Zhang said.
“And then there’s the views. You can see over the river to Hamilton Hill and you can also see the Story Bridge and city from the balcony.”
247 Kent Street, Teneriffe
The home is stepped into the hillside and boats a four-car garage, guest room, and rumpus on the lower level, while a lift connects each of the floors.
On the second level, the property features a flat grassed area, heated swimming pool, and covered walkway from the main residence to a guest house that comes complete with lounge area and bathroom.
247 Kent Street, Teneriffe
Meanwhile, the third level is the central living zone, and includes a Miele kitchen, open plan lounge and dining space, entertaining deck, and two balconies.
“We spend most of our time as a family in the living room, and it’s also great for entertaining,” Mr Zhang said.
“The living room has these double height ceilings and it’s a great room to gather in, but there are also lots of spaces to retreat to where you can enjoy a quiet conversation.”
247 Kent Street, Teneriffe
Upstairs is a mezzanine level dedicated to the master suite, with a retractable wall for privacy and its own personal balcony.
“It’s definitely a house with the wow factor,” Mr Zhang said.
“It’s so cleverly designed with everything connected and once you’re inside, it feels huge.”
The contemporary style offers a nod to the industrial courtesy of native Australian timber, concrete, glass, cantilevered decks, and soaring voids, complimented by a tropical low-maintenance garden.
247 Kent Street, Teneriffe
“I love the landscaping,” Mr Zhang said.
“It’s a very elevated, private garden.”
247 Kent Street, Teneriffe
The home also comes with eco and tech credentials including a full security system, 20kW solar, and smart home integration.
Meanwhile, the property is located in a sought-after Teneriffe street, within walking distance of parks, shops, and the river
“It’s elevated above Teneriffe, but is just one street away from Teneriffe Dr, so it’s close to James St and Newstead,” Mr Zhang said.
“There’s lots within walking distance but it’s still a standalone house, rather than an apartment.”
247 Kent Street, Teneriffe
‘The Pavilion’ is listed with Matt Lancashire and Ben Osborne of Ray White New Farm and is set to go to auction on November 1.
* Due to a production error the wrong photos of 247 Kent St, Teneriffe, were used inside the Courier Mail Realestate magazine. We apologise for this error. The photos used in the above story are correct photos of the property.
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